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Internet providers in 79765
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79765 internet providers
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| AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.202% |
| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 66% |
Grande Communications  | $35.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
| Sparklight | $45.00 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
| Grande Communications | $35.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.879% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Net 3 ISP | - | - | Wireless | 98% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 22, 2021.
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Broadband availability
3364
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 94.32%
2 providers - 86.97%
3 providers - 83.55%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 94%, broadband coverage in the 79765 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 79765 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 93% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 79765 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 79765 area, and 86.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 79765, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 79765
The largest internet providers serving the 79765 ZIP code are AT&T, Grande Communications, and Sparklight bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 79765 ZIP code, covering 66% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Grande Communications, which covers 89% of the area. Odessa’s third most-available internet provider, Sparklight, offers cable to around 88% of residents in the 79765 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 79765 ZIP code, covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Odessa, $44.20.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Odessa, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 79765 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Odessa's providers, 821 Mbps.
Grande Communications cable internet
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Cable from Grande Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 79765 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
Grande Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79765 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Grande Communications start at $35.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Odessa, $44.20.
Grande Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.12 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Odessa, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Grande Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 79765 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Odessa's providers, 821 Mbps.
Sparklight cable internet
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Cable from Sparklight offers broadband to nearly all households in the 79765 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
Sparklight’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 79765 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Sparklight start at $45/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Odessa, $44.20.
Sparklight customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.45 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Odessa, $0.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Sparklight offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 79765 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Odessa's providers, 821 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 79765 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 79765 and the greater Odessa area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Odessa at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Odessa at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 79765 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 79765 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 79765?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 79765 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.202% of households in 79765. The next fastest internet provider in the 79765 ZIP code is Grande Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 89% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 79765?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in the 79765 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Odessa, $44.20.
Is fiber internet available in 79765?
Grande Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 79765 ZIP code, covering 8.879% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 79765 and is available to 3.202% of households.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Why is my internet slow today?
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
